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420i F32
184 ch · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | 420i F32 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 9h | 119 min · 420i F32 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 7 stops | 7 stops · 420i F32 |
| Cost of energy used | 84.09 € | 67.83 € | 16.26 € · i3s I01 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 420i F32 (combustion) makes no stop, the i3s I01 (electric) 7 stops totalling 119 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 84,09 € for 420i F32 versus 67,83 € for i3s I01.
The official WLTP figures (5,8 L/100km for 420i F32 and 14,6 kWh/100km for i3s I01) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 5,0 L/100km (420i F32) and 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s I01). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.20 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 39 L consumed | 0.108 €/km | 84.09 € |
| Trip total | 84.09 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 195 km | 34 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 6.83 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 53 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 61 km | 11 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 6.43 € |
| Trip total | 67.83 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW 420i F32 | BMW i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 420i F32 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel stops.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
On this trip, the energy used costs 84.09 € (420i F32) and 67.83 € (i3s I01). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.